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Assistance Animal Integrity Act
Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act
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Illinois Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act
Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Administrative Rules for the Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
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Assistance Animal Integrity Act
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Plat Act
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Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
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Illinois Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act
Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Administrative Rules for the Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
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Assistance Animal Integrity Act
Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act
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Condo Unit Owners Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
Illinois Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act
Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Administrative Rules for the Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Illinois Human Rights Act
Assistance Animal Integrity Act
Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act
Chicago Municipal Code
Common Interest Community Law
Common Interest Community Association Act
Homeowners Energy Policy Act
Illinois Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act
Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Administrative Rules for the Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Illinois Human Rights Act
Assistance Animal Integrity Act
Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act
Plat Act
Co-Operative Law
Co-Operative Act
Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Administrative Rules for the Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Illinois Human Rights Act
Assistance Animal Integrity Act
HOA Law
Common Interest Community Association Act
Homeowners Energy Policy Act
Illinois Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act
Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
Administrative Rules for the Illinois Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act
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Assistance Animal Integrity Act
Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act
The Plat Act
765 ILCS 605/18.4: What Illinois Condominium Board Members Need to Know Before Adopting Rules & Regulations
Board of Directors
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Property Managers
12 September 2024
Jeremy Fernando (3 ARTICLES)
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765 ILCS/27: How to Amend an Illinois Condominium Declaration?
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Amendments
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Director and Officer Liability
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
29 August 2024
Jeremy Fernando (3 ARTICLES)
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765 ILCS 605/18.12: What Every Condominium Association Needs to Know About the New Accessible Parking Requirements Under the Illinois Condominium Property Act
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Property Managers
21 August 2024
Jeremy Fernando (3 ARTICLES)
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The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Statement Act: 5 Things Every Illinois HOA Needs to Know to Avoid Liability related to Solar Panel Installations
Board of Directors
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Condominium Buyers
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Condominium Document Amendments
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Property Managers
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Solar Panels
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Technology
13 August 2024
Kevin Hirzel (8 ARTICLES)
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The Homeowners’ Native Landscaping Act: What Illinois Community Associations Need to Do to Comply with the New Landscaping Law
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Amendments
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Property Managers
07 August 2024
Kevin Hirzel (8 ARTICLES)
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Should You Discount Assessments for Board Members?
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Property Managers
11 July 2024
Rita Khan (4 ARTICLES)
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765 ILCS 1085: What Community Associations need to know about the Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Act
Board of Directors
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Bylaws
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Electric Vehicles
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Property Managers
20 June 2024
Kevin Hirzel (8 ARTICLES)
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4 Step Process to Enforcing Condominium Bylaws
Board of Directors
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Bylaws
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Property Managers
11 June 2024
Rita Khan (4 ARTICLES)
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765 ILCS 605/18.6 & 765 ILCS 160/1-70: A guide to displaying an American or Military flag in an Illinois Community Association
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Property Managers
03 April 2024
Kevin Hirzel (8 ARTICLES)
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Unlocking Success: Using Legal Representation Over Collection Agencies for Delinquent Condominium Assessments
Condo and HOA Assessments
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Illinois Condominium Attorney
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Liens
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Property Managers
19 March 2024
Rita Khan (4 ARTICLES)
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Federal Court rules that the Corporate Transparency Act is Unconstitutional: What does it mean for Community Associations?
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
05 March 2024
Kevin Hirzel (8 ARTICLES)
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Court Rules that Restrictive Covenant Banning Sex Offenders is Enforceable
Board of Directors
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Bylaws
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Condominium Buyers
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Illinois Condominium Attorney
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Illinois Condominium Lawyer
08 February 2024
Kevin Hirzel (8 ARTICLES)
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Navigating the CTA: A Guide for Condos and HOAs to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
04 December 2023
Kevin Hirzel (8 ARTICLES)
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What Your Illinois Homeowners Association Needs To Know About Architectural Control Requirements
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Amendments
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Construction
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Deed Restrictions
01 November 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Marijuana in Illinois Condos Under the Illinois Condominium Property Act
Condominium Buyers
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Marijuana / Smoking
01 October 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Guidelines for Preparing Your Association Budget
Board of Directors
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Bylaws
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Property Managers
01 September 2023
Rita Khan (4 ARTICLES)
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What your Condo Association Needs to Know About the New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines
Condo Lending
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Reserve Funds
01 August 2023
Kevin Hirzel (8 ARTICLES)
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What an Illinois Condo Needs to Know About Easements for Cable and Internet in Accordance with Sections 14.3 and 18.4(o) of the Illinois Condominium Property Act
Condominium Document Amendments
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Deed Restrictions
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Master Deed
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Restrictive Covenants
01 August 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Do We Have to Make All Board Meetings Open to the Members of the Association?
Board of Directors
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
15 July 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Adding Property Under Section 25 of the Condominium Property Act
Bylaws
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Construction
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Deed Restrictions
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Illinois Nonprofit Corporation Act
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Master Deed
21 June 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What Happens When a Failure to Maintain an Illinois Condo Leads to Distressed Condominium Property Status Under the Illinois Condominium Property Act?
Condominium Buyers
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Maintenance
15 June 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Illinois Court Rules in Favor of Association in Eviction Action Even Though Board was Not Properly Elected
Board of Directors
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Collections
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Illinois Condominium Lawyer
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
01 June 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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How to Amend Your Illinois Condo Documents as Required Under the Illinois Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18
Bylaws
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Condominium Document Amendments
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Deed Restrictions
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Illinois Nonprofit Corporation Act
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Master Deed
15 May 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Illinois Court Rules HOA Cannot Collect Assessments That Were Improperly Levied Under the Common Interest Community Association Act, 765 ILCS 160
Collections
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Illinois Condominium Attorney
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Illinois Nonprofit Corporation Act
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Liens
01 May 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What You Need to Know About Master Community Associations in Illinois
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Buyers
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
03 April 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Mandatory Disclosures in Illinois Condo Resales
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Buyers
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
02 March 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What to Do When a Unit Owner Violates The Condo Bylaws
Bylaws
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
01 February 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Reserves and Reserve Funds in an Illinois Common Interest Community
Condo and HOA Assessments
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
11 January 2023
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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How to Impose and Enforce Fines in an Illinois Condo Association
Collections
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
01 December 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Illinois Common Interest Communities and Condo Associations Can File Property Tax Appeals on Behalf of Unit Owners
Condo and HOA Assessments
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Taxes
02 November 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Illinois Court Orders Developer to Pay Condo Assessments on Unfinished Units
Collections
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Developers
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
12 October 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Illinois Court Rules Condo Association Did Not Properly Elect Directors and Vote to Amend Condo Bylaws
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Amendments
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Elections and Voting
15 September 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What a Condo Association Board Needs to Know Before Responding to a Unit Owner’s Request to Inspect Books and Records
Condo and HOA Cases
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
02 September 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Withholding Assessments in Illinois Condo Associations
Collections
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Liens
16 August 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What You Need to Know About an Illinois Condominium Deconversion
Condo and HOA Cases
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Elections and Voting
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
02 August 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Illinois Condominium Lien Property: What Encumbrances Does a Condo Lien Have Priority Over Under 765 ILCS 605/9(g)?
Collections
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
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Liens
18 July 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Home-Based Business Restrictions in Illinois Condo Associations
Bylaws
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Restrictive Covenants
05 July 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Pool Regulations in Common Interest Communities in Illinois
Condo and HOA Cases
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Fair Housing Act
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Recreational Facilities
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Rules and Regulations
03 June 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What You Need to Know About Parking Issues in an Illinois Condo or Common Interest Community Association
Bylaws
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Condo and HOA Cases
16 May 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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HOA Developer Turnover: How to Transfer an Illinois HOA From a Developer to The Owners
Developers
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Elections and Voting
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
03 May 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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A Guide to Collecting Delinquent Illinois Condo and HOA Assessments
Collections
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
15 April 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What You Need to Know About Short-Term Rentals in Illinois Condominiums
Bylaws
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Restrictive Covenants
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Short Term Rentals
04 April 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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How to Transfer an Illinois HOA from a Developer to the Owners
Developers
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Illinois Condominium Property Act
21 March 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Wall Street Journal Interviews Kevin Hirzel on New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Condo Lending Guidelines
Illinois Condominium Attorney
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Insurance
15 March 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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How to Resolve Conflicting Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Under the Federal Fair Housing Act
Animals
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Fair Housing Act
01 February 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Prepare your Condo for the New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Requirements
Maintenance
06 January 2022
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel’s Article on HOA Holiday Decorations Featured in the Washington Post
Condominium Document Enforcement
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Illinois Condominium Attorney
27 November 2021
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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HUD to Investigate Housing Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
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Fair Housing Act
19 February 2021
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Neighbor Disputes within Homeowners Associations: When Should the HOA Intervene?
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Cases
01 February 2021
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel’s Article in The Washington Post: Know Which Coronavirus-Related Risks are Covered by Your Association’s Insurance
Illinois Condominium Attorney
10 July 2020
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel’s Article on COVID-19 Risks and Community Association Insurance Featured in The Washington Post
COVID-19
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Insurance
10 July 2020
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel Wins 2020 CAI Law Seminar Best Manuscript Award
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Religion
15 May 2020
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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The Top 3 Things You Must Know About HUD’s New Guidance on Assistance and Emotional Support Animals
Animals
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Condominium Document Enforcement
03 February 2020
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel Elected to the Community Associations Institute’s Board of Trustees
Illinois Condominium Lawyer
10 January 2020
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Resolving Satellite Dish Location Disputes: Sastin 2, LLC v Hemingway Association, Inc.
Condo and HOA Cases
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Technology
20 December 2019
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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2019 CAI Law Seminar Best Manuscript Award Recipient, Kevin Hirzel
Illinois Condominium Lawyer
28 June 2019
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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HOA Violates the Fair Housing Act by Denying a Service Animal Clubhouse Access
Animals
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Condo and HOA Cases
04 April 2019
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Avoiding Religious Discrimination Claims in Condominiums and HOA’s
Fair Housing Act
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Religion
05 March 2019
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel and Matthew Heron on Being Appointed to CAI National Committees
Illinois Condominium Lawyer
28 February 2019
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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#communityassociationstoo: Community Associations Liability for Sexual Harassment Under HUD Hostile Environment Rules
Condo and HOA Cases
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Fair Housing Act
16 January 2019
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Wi-Fi Issues in Your Condominium Association or HOA
Condominium Document Enforcement
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Technology
13 June 2018
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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PREEMPTION! The FCC’s Adoption of the OTARD Rules and Their Application to Condominium and Homeowners Associations
Bylaws
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Technology
10 May 2017
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Why Every Condominium and Homeowners Association Should Trademark its Name and Logo
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Cases
06 February 2017
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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The VA Home Loan Guaranty – A Valuable Resource for Veterans
Condo Loans
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Condominium Document Enforcement
01 January 2017
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Browning-Ferris Industries of California (#32-RC-109684): Fundamentally Altering the Employee / Employer Relationship Between Community Associations, Their Management Companies, and Independent Contractors
Board of Directors
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Property Managers
19 September 2016
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act and It’s Impact on Pool Rules and Regulations
Condo and HOA Cases
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Fair Housing Act
28 July 2016
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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The Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Condominium and Homeowner Associations: To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb?
Airbnb
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Short Term Rentals
23 November 2015
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Federal Legislative Update for Condominium Associations: Amateur Radio Parity Act, FHA Certification and FEMA
Condominium Document Amendments
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Technology
30 October 2015
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project: Facially Neutral Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations May Subject an Association to Liability Under the Fair Housing Act
Condo and HOA Cases
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Fair Housing Act
10 July 2015
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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Emotional Support / Companion Animals – Are People Claiming Disabilities to Get Around Pet Restrictions?
Animals
12 January 2015
Hirzel Law (55 ARTICLES)
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